Environmental Educator

Hours: 30 hours per week. Position: Contract Location: Vancouver, BC Posting Date: August 18, 2009 Application Deadline: September 1, 2009 Wage: $13.96 hourly plus 4% in lieu of benefits Duration: September 28th – June 25th, 2009

Description

The Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) promotes awareness of and respect for the natural world by playing a leadership role in the stewardship of Stanley Park through collaborative initiatives in education, research and conservation. SPES is seeking a highly motivated educator to assist in the delivery of innovative curriculum-based school programs and engaging public programs, both in Stanley Park and in local classrooms. Working out of the Dining Pavilion in Stanley Park and reporting to the School Programs Manager and the Public Programs Manager, this position will play a key role in furthering the profile and mission of the society.

Duties:

Lead nature education programs for elementary schools, community groups and the public
Design, develop, promote and deliver school and community nature education programs
Book school and community group programs and carry out associated administration
Update, maintain and design program materials and equipment
Assist in the promotion of programs and other duties as needed

Qualifications:

Experience teaching or leading groups of children; an education degree is a strong asset
Knowledge of BC ecology; a degree or diploma in biology/environmental studies is an asset
Excellent leadership, organization, teamwork and communication skills
Willingness to perform active work outdoors, rain or shine
Experience in outdoor education or nature interpretation
Proficiency with word-processing, database entry and e-mail on a PC
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign and Illustrator) an asset
First Aid certification, BC driver’s license and criminal record check required

Note: Funding for this position is wage-subsidy dependent and preference may be given to applicants who have received EI in the last three years, or maternity EI benefits in the last five years. Please indicate the above in your cover letter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

E-mail (preferred) or mail only. No phone calls please.

Mariee Devereux, School Programs Manager Stanley Park Ecology Society PO Box 5167 Vancouver, BC V6B 4B2 www.stanleyparkecology.ca E-mail: school@stanleyparkecology.ca For e-mail applications, put job title – “Environmental Educator” – in Subject Heading. Send one Word file only as an attachment containing both your cover letter and résumé – the file must be named using your first and last name only (e.g. SandySmith.doc. Any other format will not be considered. We thank all candidates but only those receiving an interview will be contacted